Fiber Optics Breakthrough Promises Faster Internet

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September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM

• •A new hollow optical fiber design could potentially increase data transmission speeds and efficiency in telecommunications.
• •The design uses a system of glass 'straws' to guide light, reducing signal loss and enabling longer transmission distances.
• •This technology could lead to a faster and more efficient internet and is being developed by a start-up company.

A novel hollow optical fiber design is poised to revolutionize data transmission. This new fiber uses glass 'straws' to guide light, potentially boosting data capacity and extending transmission distances, leading to a faster and more efficient internet. The innovation could reduce signal loss compared to traditional fibers, allowing for fewer signal-boosting stations. The technology, developed by a spin-off company, may provide substantial cost savings and advance quantum communication.

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